Week 1 - NFL News To Know

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I want to make sure you’re caught up on the important NFL news heading into Week 1.

Here are 15 key takeaways to know for your fantasy leagues before Week 1 begins:

#15 Christian McCaffrey is questionable. He didn't practice on Friday but said he ‘feels great’ and plans to play. This one is simple: If he’s active, you start him…

#14 Malik Nabers was limited in practice on Friday. But all signs point to Nabers playing Week 1 against the Commanders…

#13 De’Von Achane said he’s 100%. He was left off the final injury report and will play.

#12 Xavier Worthy left Friday’s game with a shoulder injury. The best-case scenario is he misses 3-4 weeks. But if he gets surgery - he’ll likely miss the entire season…

#11 Jauan Jennings will play Week 1. Jennings could operate as the #1 WR with Brandon Aiyuk out. He averaged 14 points in 9 starts without Aiyuk last season…

#10 Khalil Shakir will play. He practiced in full all week. Shakir is returning from a high-ankle sprain, I’d start guys like Ricky Pearsall, Calvin Ridley & Chris Olave over him…

#9 Josh Downs is a full go for Week 1. He wasn't listed on the injury report this week. Downs is a solid flex option in 12-team formats against the Dolphins…

#8 Jayden Reed is questionable. He practiced in limited fashion on Thursday and Friday. Reed is battling a foot injury – and if he suits up will likely be less than 100%…

#7 The Bears backup RBs are banged up. Roschon Johnson hasn't practiced this week and Kyle Monangai has been limited with a hamstring injury. D’Andre Swift is becoming a must start on Monday night against the Vikings…

#6 Darnell Mooney said he’s a game-time decision. He’s trending to play after practicing in limited fashion all week. I have Mooney projected for 9.6 points this week. He’s a deeper league flex option for Week 1…

#5 Christian Kirk is OUT. He’s battling a hamstring injury and won't play. Expect rookie Jaylin Noel to fill in for Kirk in 3 WR sets out of the slot…

#4 Isaiah Likely is OUT. This makes Mark Andrews a Top 5 TE. I have Andrews projected for 12.1 fantasy points. That’s more than LaPorta, Njoku & Hockenson…

#3 Tackle Andrew Thomas is OUT for the Giants. This is bad news for the entire offense as Thomas is a strong pass and run blocker...

#2 Darren Waller suffered a setback and is OUT Week 1. This helps the target shares for De’Von Achane, Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill…

#1 Jaylen Wright will miss Week 1. This makes Ollie Gordon the RB2 in Miami…

That’s all for now gang! I’ll be back tomorrow with last minute news updates before kickoff!

— Sal

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